Stuff

The "part time job" I started in late December has been eating up more and more of my time of late. I am not sure what the long term is going to be with this thing.

I am really excited about upcoming projects, including 37 Stones with Charter Theatre, and The Oracle for African Continuum (for which I am also designing scenery).

I will not even attempt to weigh in on the Helen Hayes noms. But really, how many theatres with an annual operating budget below 8 million are represented?

In New Orleans soon. Soon.

Six Days From Now...

...I will be laying face down in a pool of my own vomit*.

ie. I will be in New Orleans for Mardi Gras.


*I am of course, kidding. We at The Lighting Designer's Life encourage everyone to drink responsibly.

And BTW...

...where the hell did Friday go?

Aren't I Too Old For This?

And by this, I mean pulling an all nighter to get a project done.

LD is a wee bit cranky this evening.

Other Stuff Going On This Week

I have a ticket to see Shakespeare's Rape Of Lucrece at WSC Friday night. The show was written and directed by two members of the MSGAP*.

I have begun to bury the hatchet with someone I was once very close to.

I have a one-off I am designing at the Atlas this weekend. The first bit of design work in the new year.

In a little over nine days I will be in New Orleans. But really, who's counting.

I discovered tonight that I have a blog reader I was previously un-aware of. Hopefully they are not the person who has been posting anonymously the past few days.

*MSGAP: Multi-State, Girlie-Advising Posse

How You Know It Is Too Damned Cold Out

I actually listened to a whole Doors song while walking home because I didn't want to unzip my coat to reach my iPod.

And Sometimes You Just Stand There...

Dan: " You know sometimes it's worth it. Standing there taking all of those pies in the face sometimes really pays off."

Pause

Dan: " So how was your day?"

Casey: "And sometimes you just stand there. Hip deep in pie."

Sports Night*


*I loaned my copies of Sports Night, so I may have paraphrased the first part of that quote a little.

:)

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That is all.

Good Stuff

If you want to see the show that will win the 2008 Helen Hayes Awards for Outstanding Scenery and Lighting Designs, go see this show.

It is the best design work I have ever seen.

Grrr!

As you probably remember, in October I took the exam to be admitted into United Scenic Artists, the union that represents designers of scenery, lighting, and costumes for theatre, opera, dance, film, and television. The following week I received notice that the exam committee was recommending me for union membership, and a vote would be made by the general membership.

And that was the last I heard from the union.

After several months of waiting, I finally called the union office on Friday, to be told that none of the people who had passed the exam had been brought on the floor at the November meeting, or at the January meeting. So now I wait until February 20th, when hopefully the office staff will have it's shit together enough to put my application into the meeting agenda.

And these are the people who are supposed to have a grasp on my pension and welfare?

So far, I am not impressed.

Hey, Where The Hell Ya Been?

I looked at the ol blog a few days ago and realized I did not post at all in the month of January. I would love to say it was because I was too busy having wild monkey-sex with some really hot chick, but alas I have no such excuse. Indeed, I have no excuse at all. I was busy with work, but no more than usual. I have just been a wanker.

So what have I been up to?

I spent the Christmas break with S and her mother. Several days of doing nothing but eating good food, drinking good wine and hanging out. Exactly what the doctor ordered.

The beginning of January was spent settling into a new part time work situation. Perhaps more on that later.

The end part of January was spent assisting D on Jitney at Ford's Theatre, and then on Crave at Signature Theatre. Both shows were great experiences, and a wonderful reminder that the production process does not have to be fraught with angst.

And in case you were worried I had gone out and developed a social life while you were not looking, have no fear. Such an event does not seem likely to occur, does it?

What is coming up for LD? In two weeks I fly to New Orleans to visit S for Mardi Gras. My liver may not make it back intact.

In March I am designing lighting for this show at Charter Theatre, then flying back out to California to light Lend Me A Tenor at Towne Hall Theatre.

I am also launching on a decorating project in the cave, er I mean apartment.

But right now I have to finish my NEA/TCG grant application and finish importing my CD collection into iTunes.

More later.

Peace out, bitches.

Oh! Dear! God!

I am such a pussy!

And In A Marketing Sort Of Way

My Designer website.

Turning The Corner

At Playbill this evening, I had a brief discussion with a director whose work I admire very much. That forty-five second exchange left me feeling better about my choice of career than I have in months.

The Fall was stupidly busy. It was also frequently busy with things that, although they paid really well, had little if anything to do with being a designer. Given that I went through a lot of trouble and no small expense to become a part of United Scenic Artists, the union that represents theatrical designers, the lack of design work has been exceptionally discouraging.

Having that moment this evening of "Oh yeah, you are someone I would be really excited to work with!" has recharged the ole battery a bit and I feel motivated to try and find more design work.

Now I just have to get better at marketing/ publicity...

Random Wedneday Musings

My work life at the moment is a bit like trying to jam six gallons of water into a five gallon bucket. Yet I still keep taking more work.

It looks like S will be coming for Christmas. Woot!

Although the warmer weather is nice, it does make it difficult to get into the holiday spirit.

At least it isn't warm enough for flops.

I have serious doubts about the Democratic Congress' abilities to do anything worthwhile. That makes me sad.

I recently watched the entire series Sportsnight on DVD. How did that show get cancelled after only two seasons?

I don't get women. At all.

The Thing You Are Never Supposed To Say

I am tired of being single.

It Really Is The Devil

After over two years without one, I finally broke down and bought a TV. I was tired of watching DVDs on my laptop, so I purchased it and a DVD player online. Both arrived last week in the midst of tech for a show. I got them hooked up, and even patched in my Laserdisc player this evening.

The damn thing has been on almost constantly when I have been at home.

I am NOT getting cable, or I will never get anything done.

Semantic Question For The MSGAP*

Is there a difference between "the guy I am seeing" and "my boyfriend"?


* Multi- State, Girlie- Advising Posse

Did I Miss Something?

In the past few months I have observed several men, all of whom seem old enough to know better, sporting mohawks.

Someone please splain.

Second Time Is The Charm

Received this in my inbox today.

We are pleased to inform you that the Lighting Design Exam Committee has approved your application for membership into the United Scenic Artists Local 829 and will recommend to the General Membership that you be admitted to the Union.

Woot!